The villagers all expressed that many organizations came right after the Tsunami to provide aid, but CMCT is the only organization that has committed to and delivered consistent support. This was such a great reminder for us all that even though we no longer hear about the Tsunami in the news, people are still very much afffected and experiencing the repercussions. If you have the opportunity to give to CMCT, this is an area that still requires great financial support ($300,000). Here is a link to the CMCT website: http://christianmissionsindia.com/
A panoramic view of the new homes CMCT is building for Chinnakuppam.
Our group getting to know the children who live in this village that was devastated by the Tsunami.
Allison and Kirsten with the children of the Tsunami Village. The children joyously greeted us, showed us their home and the nearby beach.
Susan Bramel was able to spend time with a boy that she is now sponsoring.
Colleen and the other CMCT staff members giving us a tour of the new homes that have been constructed. CMCT is about halfway finished constucting the 140 houses. Each house costs $6,000 to build and CMCT is still working and praying to raise the funds to complete the project.
Anne Storm was able to meet her sponsor child: Susithra. Susithra invited Anne into her home and introduced her to her parents. The family is very encouraged by the sponsorship.
Kir and Anne,
ReplyDeleteMissing you guys lots. Loving the blog.
All my love,
Aaron
Cindy,
ReplyDeleteGot your text...it made my day. I continue to pray for your great work and keep looking for those signs of love from heaven! Becky
I am so blessed by y'all! Praying fervently for you and everyone you touch as you bring in His word and love. He loves you passionately. With love, kelly simmons and crew.
ReplyDeleteLove the updates!! Keeping you girls in my prayers!! Keep the pictures coming too…I feel like I am right there with you…in spirit!! Excited to hear your personal stories, too.
ReplyDeleteDiana
I had lunch with Don Hendricks today and we discussed all the wonderful things you are up to. You are literally half a world away from us and we miss you. Keep on doing such incredible work in His name.
ReplyDeleteso wonderful to hear about all you are experiencing! i loved seeing anne and susithru, what a blessing to actually meet the little one you have loved and prayed for from a distance. thank you for sharing all the updates, what an encouragement they have been. praying for all of you and trusting you will be filled to over flowing with the Spirit as you love these dear ones in Jesus' name!
ReplyDeletelove and blessings! Lisa Grable
The blog is so great. Thank you. Feel like we're with you every day;, praying constantly. Mar, Al, and Car, so glad you're having this opportunity. Hope your talk went well Mar. Blessings to all of you for your obedient service to our great God!
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Doug/Dad
Ladies we have not met but we have a common interest in the work of CMCT. I live in Northern Ireland and together with 6 other men from here and Scotland we did a trip similar to your own in January 2009 and were as moved as I know you were with the work of Colleen and her team. Since returning we have been dedicating our fundraising for CMCT mainly in the area of rebuilding the Tsunami Village of Chinnakuppam which I see from your blog was on your itinerary also. To date, and with God's provision, we have raised over $300,000 for this part of the work
ReplyDeleteAs you know at least the same amount again will be needed to complete the building. Can I encourage you and your team to visit a Facebook page that we have set up plus a justgiving page which makes it easy for people to donate to the cause. The links are http://justgiving.com/DAVIDMCCULLOUGH and type THE NIGHTMARE OF THE FORGOTTEN TSUNAMI into your Facebook search and join the group
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work